The paper argues for a renewed emphasis on hydro generation, with a concerted effort to tackle the environmental issues. It also argues for dropping the concept of State Level planning for power sector so that the generators can be located near the mines' mouth or hydel locations and electricity...

The Indian Government is currently thinking of allowing private sector companies to participate in power sector by inviting them to generate electricity mainly from coal. The main motivation is resource mobilization from private sector, since the Plan funds are being diverted to rural...